Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in the Preface section.

Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice in the Preface section.

Preliminary Procedures

1. With the engine OFF, apply the brake pedal several times until the brake pedal becomes firm to deplete the vacuum brake booster vacuum reserve.
2. Using a suitable tool, remove the brake fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir.
3. Discard the brake fluid into an approved container.

1

Master Cylinder Fluid Level Sensor Electrical Connector

2

Brake Pipe Fitting (Qty: 2)

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Procedure

1. Remove any dirt or debris from the brake pipe fitting.
2. Cap the brake pipe fittings to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

Tighten
25 N·m (18 lb ft)

3

Brake Master Cylinder Nut (Qty: 2)

Tighten
33 N·m (24 lb ft)

4

Brake Master Cylinder Assembly

5

Brake Master Cylinder to Vacuum Booster Seal

Procedure

1. Inspect the brake master cylinder to vacuum booster seal for damage and replace if necessary.
2. Ensure the brake master cylinder to vacuum booster seal is properly seated against the base of the brake master cylinder.

Do not place the brake master cylinder to vacuum booster seal in the groove of the master cylinder body.

3. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding.

Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in the Preface section.

Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice in the Preface section.

Preliminary Procedures

1. Using a suitable tool, remove the brake fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir.
2. Discard the brake fluid into an approved container.

1

Master Cylinder Fluid Level Sensor Electrical Connector

2

Brake Pipe Fitting (Qty: 2)

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Procedure

1. Remove any dirt or debris from the brake pipe fitting.
2. Cap the brake pipe fittings to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

Tighten
25 N·m (18 lb ft)

3

Brake Master Cylinder Nut (Qty: 2)

Tighten
33 N·m (24 lb ft)

4

Brake Master Cylinder Assembly

Procedure

1. Remove and discard the push-on nuts on the master cylinder mounting studs, if equipped.
2. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding.